GEAR UP Partnership Coordinator; GA

Position: GEAR UP Partnership Coordinator (GA048)
Location:

Farmville, VA Category:
Administrative/Professional Posted On:
Thu Dec 4 2025

Job Description:

The Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP) in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services is seeking a GEAR UP Partnership Coordinator (GA048).

GEAR UP Longwood is a seven-year federally funded partnership led by Longwood University that supports students from rural and low-income communities in Southside Virginia. The program works with 14 school districts to improve academic achievement, increase high school graduation and college enrollment rates, and prepare students for success in postsecondary education through mentoring, academic support, STEM initiatives, and family engagement.

The GEAR UP Partnership Coordinator supports implementation of the GEAR UP Longwood program across 14 school districts. This position serves as the primary link between Longwood University and its local education agency (LEA) partners, ensuring the effective coordination of student, family, and school-based activities. The Coordinator works closely with district coordinators, educators, and families to enhance college and career readiness for students from low-income and rural communities.

This position would require some travel to partnering school divisions, typically not overnight. This position is eligible for a flexible telework work schedule but will require time on Longwood campus to a varying degree each month, depending on current projects.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

* Coordinate communication between Longwood University and partner schools to ensure effective program implementation.

* Support district-based coordinators in executing tutoring, mentoring, workshops, and college awareness events.

* Maintain consistent contact with school-based GEAR UP teams and assist with documentation, data collection, and reporting.

* Provide logistical support for campus visits, family engagement programs, and summer learning activities.

* Collaborate with community organizations, businesses, and postsecondary institutions to create opportunities for students.

* Assist with the collection of evaluation and performance data in coordination with the Assistant Director and external evaluator.

* Represent GEAR UP Longwood at school and community events as a liaison and advocate for college access.

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, or related field.

* Minimum of 3 years of experience in education, college access, or student support services.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with educators, students, and families from diverse backgrounds.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

* Ability to travel to partner districts and work occasional evenings or weekends.

Preferred:

* Experience in rural school settings or working with first-generation college students.

* Knowledge of GEAR UP or similar college readiness initiatives.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. This position is funded contingent on available resources and will end no later than September 30, 2032. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

* State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts

* Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays

* Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))

* Life & Long-Term care insurance

* Employee Assistance Program

* Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon

* Educational benefits for most employees

* Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at  or humres.

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